Electro Mechanical Design Engineer

Critical Materials Group•Littleton, CO

1d•$97,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Critical Materials Group (CMG) is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer for its Chemical Processing Department in Littleton, Colorado. The role is part of an integrated team developing and scaling energetic manufacturing and processing systems, including remotely operated and fully automated production lines. The engineer will lead electrical design and integration for processes involving interconnected stations, robotic subsystems, and centralized control panels, and will define and implement electrical architecture, documentation, and integration strategies. The position reports to the Chemical Processing Group Manager. U.S. citizenship is required, and travel is 5–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant electrical design experience in automation or controls.
Experience designing mechanical systems using SOLIDWORKS.
Strong experience with electrical schematic capture and control panel design.
Experience with SOLIDWORKS Electrical or a similar tool.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
Knowledge of machine safety systems and safety circuit design.
Knowledge of robotics, sensors, motor drives, and power distribution.
Hands-on experience with control panel assembly and field wiring.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to lead technical efforts and guide junior staff.
Ability to troubleshoot and debug electromechanical systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
Must be able to start within 3 weeks of offer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in a lab/test environment.
Must be willing to travel to Texas and other sites for commissioning and testing efforts (5–10%).
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-station or large integrated automation systems.
Familiarity with UL/CE requirements for control panels.
Experience in defense, aerospace, or energetic materials industries.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of complex electrical control systems.
Develop and maintain wiring schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules, and component lists using SOLIDWORKS Electrical.
Design and build large control panels and power distribution systems.
Specify and select electrical components, sensors, safety systems, PLCs, HMIs, and communication devices.
Program or assist with programming PLCs and coordinate robot integration efforts.
Generate and maintain comprehensive electrical documentation packages for each system.
Ensure designs meet applicable safety and regulatory standards, including NFPA 79, UL508A, and NEC.
Collaborate with engineers during design, build, evaluation, and commissioning phases.
Lead electrical troubleshooting and commissioning of robotic and automated systems.
Mentor and supervise junior engineers or technicians.
Create mechanical prototype designs of products and systems, from simple to complex parts and assemblies, using CAD, preferably SOLIDWORKS.
Work with energetic material processing and manufacturing technologies.
Participate in project engineering tasks, including report writing, technical presentations, and tracking technical deliverables.
Interface professionally with CMG customers, teammates, and partners.
Work overtime when necessary to meet mission-critical goals and timelines.